faithfully
faithfully Lexical Profile
faithfully Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
In a loyal, devoted, and steadfast manner; with unwavering commitment or allegiance.
"She served the community organization faithfully for more than three decades."
In a manner that is true to the facts or original source; accurately and precisely.
"The historical drama faithfully recreated the costumes and architecture of the eighteenth century."
Regularly and conscientiously, without failing to perform an action or duty.
"He watered the garden and tended to the fruit trees faithfully every morning."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British and Commonwealth business correspondence, "Yours faithfully" is used as a formal complimentary close when the recipient is addressed by a generic title (such as "Dear Sir or Madam"), whereas "Yours sincerely" is used when the recipient is addressed by name.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as feithfulli, from the adjective faithful (combining Old French feid, from Latin fidēs meaning "trust," with the Old English suffix -ful) plus the adverbial suffix -ly.